We all procrastinate, but why? And how much is too much?  We put off until tomorrow what we know we should do today and end up frantically winging it at the last second. We know this isn’t the best life strategy but we do it over and over again.  In today’s episode we’re answering all these questions and showing you how to stop suffering from procrastination. Free Mother's Day Coaching 2024- email me amy at smoothstonescoaching.com Don't procrastinate signing up! Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music ..read more

You know that old saying that was everywhere in the early 2000s?  “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”   I was thinking about this as we also are in April, and that other saying, “April showers bring May flowers.”  So let’s talk about what this really can mean in our lives after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss. These two little sayings actually pack in a lot of truth that can help us live, laugh and love our way through life.  Want free Mother's Day coaching, send me an email! amy at smoothstonesc ..read more

In March, I was able to attend the BYU Life after Loss Conference and it was so good. I took lots of notes and I’m going to break down two days full of speeches into bite sized lessons just for you. Life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss can feel lonely, and isolating. But there are so many universal truths about grief that connect all of us. The speakers all had different stories, but what tied us all together was our love and our desire to heal. What a gift to be with other people who understood. I want to share just a bit of that spirit with you today. Get support from Amy! Click HE ..read more

Do you know why Spring Cleaning exists?  Because after a cold winter of burning wood or coal in the house, people loved to finally open the windows, let in the fresh air, and scrub off the grime that had built up.  It’s so satisfying to make your home shine again. There’s an energy that comes with deep cleaning that is a bit sweaty but so sweet.  Sometimes we let a lot of grime build up in our minds, too.  We may have experienced a long winter in our hearts or we may have just gotten used to things being grey.  In today’s episode we’re talking about deep cleaning the c ..read more

We spend a lot of time in our heads, and we can often feel like our heart and our heads don’t want the same things. In today’s episode I’m showing you how leaning in to listening to your heart will help you make better decisions. Not sure how to do that? Don’t worry, I’m going to share my secret to following your heart with complete confidence. You don’t have to stay stuck or confused anymore. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5   ..read more

Feeling numb is a natural reaction to grief, but it can end up being something we do way too much. In today’s episode I’m sharing why we numb and how to bust out of the cycle so you can feel all the parts of being you. If you’ve noticed you’re using your phone, food, alcohol, or even "good" things to avoid life right now or if you're just feeling numb way more than you want to, this episode is for you. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Coaching prgrams for miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, grief and pregnancy after loss. Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Ph ..read more

It’s easy to look back and judge ourselves for things we’ve done in the past. We wonder why we chose what we did, why we did what we did, and think about what our life would be like if we’d done something differently. Wishing we could change the past is normal, but it doesn’t help us move forward. It keeps us stuck and it causes a lot of pain.  We can’t go back, but we can start today to love ourselves, not in spite of what happened, but because of it. miscarriage, stillbirth, babyloss Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Pho ..read more

Something that happens after we’ve experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of our baby in any way is that we tend to be afraid to take risks. We don’t want to put ourselves out there and get hurt again. Things that used to be easy and fun seem harder. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can overcome these fears by learning how to trust yourself again. When you're grounded in yourself, you will be ready to take those leaps that you know you want to. This Leap Day, I’m going to encourage you to do something that exhilarates you because life is meant to be lived. Get support from Amy ..read more

There are times when everything seems to be working against you. The sky is dark and the waves are hitting hard. Whether it's your grief from miscarriage, stillbirth, babyloss or other struggles that come with being a human, it can be hard to hold on when it all seems bleak.   In today's episode I'm sharing my best tips to keep hanging in there and being kind with yourself no matter what. You don't have to force silver linings here, friend.   Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by Zin ..read more

Do you believe in miracles? Have you seen one in your life? Today I'm talking about how our beliefs about miracles and where they come from can affect how we feel every day. This is an episode for people of all faiths and none at all. We all have questions after miscarriage, stillbirth or baby death enters our lives. Today, if you listen, you'll find the answers you're looking for.  Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5   ..read more